Private foundation · EIN 87-3742621 · Canandaigua, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $342K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$342K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lollypop FarmFairport, NYCapital campaign$200K
Willow Domestic Violence CenterRochester, NYWillow ball$25K
SpccRochester, NYQ-4 grant$20K
SpccRochester, NYUnrestricted$20K
SpccRochester, NYUnrestricted$20K
Ferals and Kittens and Cats Oh MyRochester, NYUnrestricted$12K
Canandaigua Lake Watershed AssociationCanandaigua, NYUnrestricted$10K
Home Start HopeWebster, NYUnrestricted$10K
St Peter's KitchenRochester, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Univerisity of RochesterRochester, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Willow Domestic Violence CenterRochester, NYUnrestricted$5,000
SpccRochester, NYGolf sponsorship$4,000
Willow Domestic Violence CenterRochester, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Pluta Cancer CenterRochester, NYUnrestricted$2,000
Univerisity of RochesterRochester, NYGala$1,000

About this foundation

Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Canandaigua, New York, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $342K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation give?

New York (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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